What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.52MCARE COORDINATION PROGRAMS: HEALTH HOMES: PROVIDES A WIDE-VARIETY OF SUPPORT AND SERVICES IN IN NON-INSTITUTIONAL SETTINGS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE CHALLENGES UTILIZING A PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH TO ENSURE WHOLE PERSON WELLNESS. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH TRAVEL, FINANCIAL ENTITLEMENTS, AND EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL NEEDS. SUPPORT FOR AT RISK INDIVIDUALS TO HELP NAVIGATE THE MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM AND LINK THEM TO NECESSARY SERVICES AND SUPPORT IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, FINANCIAL, ENTITLEMENTS, EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL NEEDS. MEDICAID SERVICE COORDINATION/CRISIS RESPITE: OUTREACH AND REFERRALS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE CHALLENGES ACCESSING RESOURCES, BENEFITS, SUPPORT SERVICES, HOUSING, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. CARE COORDINATION CONTINUALLY PROVIDED SERVICES TO OVER 500 INDIVIDUALS.
- #2 $1.13MPERSONALIZED RECOVERY ORIENTED SERVICES (PROS): PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: THE MHANC PROS PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, RECOVERY-ORIENTED SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS. IT INTEGRATES CLINICAL TREATMENT, REHABILITATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP PARTICIPANTS ACHIEVE PERSONAL GOALS RELATED TO MENTAL WELLNESS, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, HOUSING, AND SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS. PROS TARGET POPULATION IS ADULTS DIAGNOSED WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS RESIDING IN NASSAU COUNTY, NY, WHO REQUIRE STRUCTURED SUPPORT TO IMPROVE FUNCTIONING AND QUALITY OF LIFE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED VIA INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND JOB READINESS TRAINING, WELLNESS SELF-MANAGEMENT AND PEER SUPPORT, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND CARE COORDINATION.PROGRAM OUTCOMES: SERVED APPROXIMATELY 117 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE TAX YEAR. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ACHIEVED EMPLOYMENT OR EDUCATIONAL MILESTONES, REDUCTION IN PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATIONS AMONG ENROLLED INDIVIDUALS, INCREASED COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. THIS PROGRAM DIRECTLY SUPPORTS MHANC'S MISSION TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION THROUGH PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES.CORE PROGRAM:THE CORE (COMMUNITY OUTREACH, RECOVERY, AND EMPOWERMENT) PROGRAM PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND RECOVERY SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN NASSAU COUNTY. THE CORE PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, PEER SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NASSAU COUNTY AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS. THE CORE PROGRAM PROVIDES WEEKLY INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS WITH PEERS AND CLINICAL COUNSELORS, AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS.
What they call their work
What they do
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Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
- Compliance and organizational capacity buildingProvides internal education and training on HIPAA and compliance for staff and Board of Directors, and conducts self-monitoring of compliance program effectiveness, policy adherence, and high-risk areas such as documentation and Medicaid/Medicare claims.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Family support servicesOffers peer-led support groups that provide emotional support, coping strategies, and community connection for families of individuals with mental health challenges.
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Financial Coaching and Credit Counseling 1 activity
- Financial empowerment and independence servicesOffers budgeting assistance, bill payment support, and financial literacy education to promote financial independence, having guided 536 adults toward financial self-sufficiency.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Housing and support service delivery scaleProvided over 45,000 days of housing with support services and delivered over 23,000 hours of personalized direct care.
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Community Recovery Awareness Events 1 activity
- Mental health and overdose awareness advocacy eventsOrganizes annual public awareness walks including the “Gone But Not Forgotten” Overdose Awareness Walk at Jones Beach and the Steps of Hope Walk at Bethpage State Park to reduce stigma and promote mental health awareness.
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
- Mental health training and continuing educationProvides workshops, certifications, and continuing education programs in trauma-informed care, burnout recovery, early intervention, and Mental Health First Aid for professionals and community organizations. Offers CE credits for licensed social workers, counselors, and CASAC renewal. Delivered over 4,500 training sessions to professionals and community members.
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Mobile Mental Health Crisis Intervention 1 activity
- Mobile, person-centered behavioral health services (CORE)Delivers mobile, person-centered behavioral health services through the CORE program to help individuals develop independent living skills, self-efficacy, and achieve personal goals in health, housing, and employment.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Peer-led crisis respite and emotional support servicesOperates peer-run crisis respite programs, including Turquoise House I and II, offering short-term, non-medical, 24-hour peer-supported stays during mental health or substance use crises. Also provides a peer-run Warm Line for non-clinical emotional support and peer-led support groups for individuals in recovery.
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Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
- Personalized care coordination and recovery planningCreates individualized care plans and delivers coordinated medical and behavioral health services for adults and children with chronic conditions, including those enrolled in Medicaid. Provided care coordination to over 500 individuals annually between 2020 and 2024.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Residential housing and supported living servicesProvides access to residential housing options including 24/7 supported homes and independent living apartments, operating over 122 beds across 29 properties in Nassau County. Includes specialized programs such as Clinton Court (permanent supportive housing for adults with psychiatric disabilities) and The Terrace (residential program for children with autism).
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Structured recovery and skill-building programs (PROS and SOAR)Operates the PROS (Program of Assertive Community Treatment) structured day program to help adults build life skills, emotional regulation, job readiness, and healthy relationships, delivering over 11,000 hours of direct care annually. Also offers SOAR, a flexible recovery program focused on social skill-building and self-directed recovery planning.
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Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
- Veteran and family support servicesProvides peer support, training, and access to essential services for veterans and their families to support healing and community reintegration. Serves 5,000 veterans and 12,000 family members annually, empowering over 10,000 veterans through dedicated programming and hosting 30 events per year.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JEFFREY MCQUEEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 33 | $179K |
| MICHAEL FAGAN | CFO | 33 | $151K |
| LISA A WEISS | DIRECTOR COMPLIANCE/QI AND HIPPA PO | 33 | $121K |
| REBECCA BEAUDETTE | HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE | 33 | $118K |
| MALIKA J WATON | DIRECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING | 33 | $111K |
| SAMANTHA KLEINMAN | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 33 | $106K |
| VANDA SIMON | DIRECTOR OF BUDGETS & CONTRACTS | 33 | $104K |
| JAMES LYNCH | PSYCHIATRIST | 33 | $100K |
- ANITA SCHMIDT — DIRECTOR
- ANU ANISH — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER MURRAY — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
- FREDERICK BREWINGTON — DIRECTOR
- ISAAC NAHON — DIRECTOR
- JILL K LEMKE — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
- JOHN GERING — DIRECTOR
- LARRY WARE — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
- LAURA LAMONTANARO — DIRECTOR
- LOUIS E II POORE — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
- MATTHEW G RUSSELL — PRESIDENT
- MATTHEW J BECKER — TREASURER
- NUZHAT QUADERI — DIRECTOR
- PHILIP BLUM — SECRETARY
- ROBERT HETTENBACH — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT LAROCCA — VICE PRESIDENT
- VINEL LIRIANO — DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- Adelphi University Partner — Hosts the Adelphi Symposium in collaboration with VHALI.
- Bethpage State Park Partner — Host site for the annual Steps of Hope Walk.
- Businesses Partner — Provides mental health training to businesses.
- Faith groups Partner — Provides mental health training to faith-based organizations.
- Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) Government — CORE Services are provided as a benefit for HARP enrollees and HARP-eligible individuals.
- Jones Beach Partner — Host site for the annual “Gone But Not Forgotten” Overdose Awareness and Prevention Walk.
- Lisa Weiss, LMSW, CHC, CHPC Government — Compliance Officer and HIPAA Privacy Officer for the Agency
- Long Island’s Leading Mental Health Organizations Partner — Collaborates to provide online bereavement support groups during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Nonprofits Partner — Provides mental health training to nonprofit organizations.
- PFC Dwyer Project Partner — Co-founded and led by MHANC leadership for veteran mental health support
- Schools Partner — Provides mental health training to schools.
- Single Point of Access (SPA) Partner — Coordinates residential placements for MHANC housing through the SPA system.
- Turquoise House I Partner — Peer-run crisis respite home operated by MHANC as an alternative to hospitalization.
- Turquoise House II Partner — Peer-run crisis respite home operated by MHANC as an alternative to hospitalization.
- Turquoise Houses Partner — Provides short-term peer-led care in partnership with MHANC.
- VA Medical Center Partner — Collaborates with VHALI as part of its multi-sector alliance to support veterans.
- Vet2Vet Partner — Collaborates with Vet2Vet to provide shared resources and support for veterans' mental wellness and recovery.
- Veterans Health Alliance of Long Island Partner — Collaborative initiative led by MHANC’s Director of Veteran Services
How they approach the work
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- Housing as Healthmethodology: housing_as_healthBy providing supportive housing as a core component of mental health care, the organization promotes recovery and stability because safe, stable housing is a foundational determinant of mental wellness and enables engagement in treatment and community life.
- Integrated and Stage-Specific Mental Health Supportmethodology: integrated_careBy delivering coordinated medical and behavioral health services across all stages of recovery—from early intervention to sustained wellness—the organization improves outcomes for individuals with chronic conditions because care is continuous, comprehensive, and tailored to evolving needs.
- Peer-Led Recovery Supportmethodology: peer_led_supportBy using individuals with lived mental health or substance use experience to deliver peer support, the organization fosters deeper trust, increases engagement, and enhances recovery outcomes because shared experience creates authentic connection and reduces stigma.
- Person-Centered, Community-Based Service Deliverymethodology: person_centered_careBy meeting individuals in their homes or communities through mobile, flexible, and personalized services, the organization improves recovery outcomes because care is grounded in real-life contexts, respects autonomy, and adapts to individual readiness and needs.
- Trauma-Informed, Recovery-Oriented Caremethodology: trauma_informed_careBy integrating trauma-informed practices with recovery-oriented goals, the organization promotes healing and stability because this dual approach validates past experiences while actively supporting personal agency, hope, and long-term wellness.